Card Set N° 20 – Mountain Treasures

From the outside, they may look like ordinary stones. Only a cut reveals what has been hidden inside for millions of years: layers of minerals, vibrant colors, fine lines, and sometimes entire crystal landscapes. A stone can hold a whole world within itself.

Many of these structures form in cavities within the rock. Mineral-rich liquids penetrate small cracks and voids, depositing new minerals layer by layer over long periods. This is how the characteristic bands and patterns of agates are formed. The shapes and colors that develop depend, among other things, on the composition of the minerals and the conditions during their formation.

Only by cutting and polishing is this hidden world made visible. Each cross-section tells its own geological story. Sometimes it resembles a landscape, sometimes an abstract drawing.

“Mountain Treasures” showcases these hidden inner worlds: images created from minerals, water, and time, shaped by the slow forces of the earth.

• A set of cards contains 5 different motifs
• Format: 104 × 140 mm
• Offset printed in Zurich, Switzerland
• Z-Offset natural paper, 400 g/m²
• FSC-certified paper
• Concept & Design: Bienvenue Studios